
A lot of people hate on this, but when I'm working at my desk, I want it to feel like my MacBook, and that's what this does.
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A lot of people hate on this, but when I'm working at my desk, I want it to feel like my MacBook, and that's what this does.

My AirPods 4 with ANC stopped charging because repeated sweat corroded the metal connector. Went without ANC because I didn't use it enough. Saved some dough.



I hated the feel of the wallets with the FineWoven materials, back to the leather, which is awesome! Apple discontinued them so check eBay.

I've been trying to switch a bunch of my clothes to natural fibers rather than plastic, and these are the best looking and feeling shirts I've found.

I love just swinging this thing out of the way when I'm done shooting. It's so much nicer than having a stand.

Don't love using this inside because it makes a huge mess. But throw it on top of a gas grill for smash burgers and it's perfect.

Perfect ingredients. 20g of protein from beef isolate, sweetened with honey and dates. Peanut butter and chocolate are incredible. The berry one tastes nasty.

Perfect treat after we put the boys down. Grape, Root Beer, Apple, and Dr. Goodwin are my faves. Only buy from Olipop directly, not Amazon (different recipes).

I use this for measuring beans and a bunch of other stuff in the kitchen. It goes to a tenth of a gram and can measure up to like 8 lb.

I was looking for a wheelbarrow and found this. It gets the job done, it's pretty sturdy, and it won't tip over.


Fits right on top of my coffee mugs. Single cup pour over with 23 grams of beans. Basically a less fragile Chemex.

Battery-powered and it handles my whole yard on one charge. Sounds like a loud vacuum, not a motor. Great for listening to podcasts while mowing.

Replaced one of my favorite speakers of all time. We got it in green because why not. Kitchen to deck to anywhere I want. Perfect.

Supposedly one of the first filters that handles microplastics. Hasn't been fully tested yet. Honestly, I bought it because it looks incredible.

This was Wirecutter's top pick for years. It works well. Crazy to see the color change when you're searing a steak or cleaning with Clorox wipes.

Didn't envision myself needing a leaf blower this early in life. Uses the same batteries as my mower, which is convenient. Works well.

No strong feelings on this grill. Natural gas line means no propane hassle. Wish it were bigger, but it gets the job done.

I haven't gotten sick since I started taking these. Thorne is well known for selling clean supplements and all third-party tested.


Brings me back to my early Playbar days. Sometimes I can't believe it's one speaker. You'll hear sounds from behind you when it's right in front.

It does exactly what it's supposed to do. It's nice and sturdy, and I can adjust the height.

This is the mic I use for shooting my YouTube videos. It plugs directly into my iPhone.

Almost left this off my Sterp because it's just a TV mount. But the build quality, instructions, and swivel are all excellent.

Might be my favorite purchase of the year, definitely $30 or under. A little screen shows the watts going in and which device type is charging. Tiny for 45W.

I wanted something with limited ingredients that would leave no scent. This is getting the job done, and it's very gentle on my skin.


Moved on from Hue years ago but came crawling back. Recessed LED Hue lights in the ceiling during our renovation. They look incredible and stay connected.

I like these because they work with Matter, so you only need to use the Apple Home app. Setup takes two seconds.


I’ve used these three times a week for almost five years. Way cheaper than a full set. Not perfect, but I haven't found anything better. Looking to upgrade.

First time in years with a small watch. Back with a Milanese loop too. I don't feel it compared to my Ultra. Will do some sleep tracking with it for testing.


This is the first reasonably priced smart doorbell that has Apple HomeKit Secure. I've tried two other Aqara products and like them, so we'll see how it goes.

Ditched the Eight Sleep and wanted something lightweight. Went with the All-Season comforter and Percale cover. Just 8 lb combined, which is light for a king.

Toothpaste in tablet form just makes too much sense. How did nobody think of this before? Perfect for traveling. And no fluoride, but similar strength benefits.

After using my parents' bike for years, I got my own. Still the best way to get my head right. My wife and I have combined for over 1,500 rides on it.

I hated the Apple Magic Trackpad, but this made me not hate it, and it's only a few bucks.

Not quite as good as the Schlage Encode Plus, but it's looks better. Point my Apple Watch at it and it opens. Works for my wife's watch too. Zero friction.

I've tried mats from the big box stores, and these are way higher quality for the same price.

We kept burning through non-stick pans. Ceramic, whatever, they don't last. This carbon steel is naturally non-stick and you just re-season when it's not.

Apple TV's interface still feels like a giant iPad, and it's still ad-free. Cleanest streaming setup you can get.

I have two of these. Perfect way to control dumb tech without a phone. I use mine to turn on my YouTube lights and for turning on a light strip.

Been drinking coffee out of these for years. They look cool and keep it warm or cold. With two toddlers, the lid went from nice-to-have to necessity.

One of these replaced four of my Rachio timers for a cleaner setup. The app is excruciatingly slow, but since being set up, it's worked perfectly.

My favorite iPhone of all time. The smaller battery and single camera are non-issues for me. I've dropped it over 100 times without a case. Indestructible.

Birthday present that works surprisingly well. About a minute of cranking and the beans are ready. Nearly silent, which is huge with sleeping kids.

Got this as a gift and it was my intro to Yeti build quality. Daily water drinker for six years and it's still in incredible condition.

Bought the wrong type of Brooks once and returned them more than two months later. Crazy! I'm a customer for life because of that.

Super comfy and love the blue color, but it's annoying that you have to re-fluff it every few uses.

I take one tablet at lunch and two before bed. These are the cleanest I could find, and they definitely improve my sleep and help with recovery.

I was in limbo for six days without a cooled mattress and I was miserable. One of my favorite things I own (my fifth one). I love the new smaller hub too.

I've owned every Dyson for years, but this one was a game changer. So much lighter than anything before it. Same power, half the weight.

I'm paying for the sub because I have Google Gemini. It catches every package arrival and recognizes familiar faces well.

Wanted a workout shirt like breathable Under Armour that doesn't stink and isn't polyester (plastic). It's breezy, great with sweat, and smells less. Huge win.

Been a huge fan of the OG Casper for a long time. Best-value pillow out there. This one is the same inside as OG but w/ cooler cover for an extra $20. Worth it.

I owned a standing desk ten years ago that wobbled like crazy. This one is a beast! I just wish it was real wood finish rather than laminate.

I still love grinding my own beans, but the convenience here is ridiculous. Tastes as good as a coffee shop for $2 a pod. Hot or cold whenever you want.

I've been sleeping on one for over ten years. They're under $500 and great value for the comfort offered.

I've always preferred Ecobee over Nest, but I'm testing them side by side again. Love that Ecobee finally made something that looks nice.

Been wearing these for almost 10 years. Great to workout in, look good enough to go out in. They swish when you walk and my wife hates it.

My last one was made w/ tallow and made me smell extra beefy. This one smells really good and is all natural. It stains my shirt pits, but it's still better.

I've tested a lot of mesh systems and keep coming back to Eero. WiFi 6, great value, and it just works. This is the one I always recommend.


I'm working on a home media server and ripping some of my favorite TV shows. It's been a lot of fun!


I’ve been using this for five years. It gets the job done but damages every door frame/trim it’s ever been on. Looking for a wall unit.


I was one of Bottomless's first customers. Put your coffee on their scale and a new bag is sent when you start to run low. Brilliant.

I don't use these a ton, but in a pinch they get the job done and haven't snapped on me.

The M chips are so good that few people need a Pro anymore. Got 32GB of RAM to try local LLMs on it, which is crazy for this size. All-day battery.

I never have to flip my pillow anymore. Cold water gets pumped through this thing the entire night and my head is no longer hot.

My wife uses these for assisted pull ups. And I've got a couple back exercise workouts that I like to do with these.

I don't work at my standing desk a ton, but when I do, I'm always on this display. Looks great. Wish the webcam were better.

We made a U shape which fits our living room perfectly, but we can align it differently later on. Took way longer to assemble than I thought it would.

We have two in our kids' bedrooms as nanny cams. Never touch the Aqara app. We only use it for HomeKit Secure Video.

I wanted something electric, not plastic, that could do our baby's formula at low temps and boil. This does it all.

I've owned this for more than a year. I hate the learning features. And for a premium product, it looks cheap compared to the past generation.

TVs are a commodity now. I just wanted something good for sports and movies, and this delivers. Has Google TV but we use our Apple TV instead.



Didn't think I'd ever buy a spinning disk drive again, especially in 2026. But I got this for $250 to start working on my media server.

Six ingredient ice cream made with real honey. Crazy expensive, but amazing taste. Queen & Bean, Salted Caramaul and Dough Bear are my go-tos.



Slow cooking without the sketchy stuff in crockpots. Some micro-fractures, probably our fault. Should've gone Le Creuset but weren't ready for the big leagues.

My skin breaks out from whey protein. This is a dairy-free beef isolate and clean. I love the coconut sugar options in vanilla and chocolate.

I've been taking one pill every other day for a few months. It's helped my physical and mental performance.

Tested over 15 brands on camsunderpants.com (not kidding). Tommy John won almost ten years ago and I'm still wearing them. Soft and they don't ride up.
